Physical Therapy, Surgery Provide Similar Pain Relief After Meniscal Tear With OA
Patients generally experienced pain relief over 5 years regardless of whether they received physical therapy or arthroscopic partial menisectomy.
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EULAR Releases Recommendations for Pain Management in OA, Inflammatory Arthritis
EULAR has released recommendations to enable health professionals to provide knowledgeable pain management support for patients with inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis-Associated Pain Not Relieved With Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine was no more effective than placebo in reducing symptoms or radiographic progression in patients with moderate to severe hand pain and radiographic osteoarthritis.
Congress Urged to Reverse CMS Policy That Could Affect Specialists, Patients
Many healthcare organizations are calling on Congress to reverse the new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services policy that has the potential to jeopardize patient access to Part B drug therapies.
Few Websites Provide Estimates for Medical Intervention Costs
Less than 20% of websites provide local price estimates relevant to nonemergency medical interventions.
Medical Societies Urge Congress to Preserve Part B Therapy Access
Eleven medical societies in the United States are calling on Congress to preserve patient access to Part B therapies by preventing the CMS from applying Merit-based Incentive Payment System adjustments to Part B drug payments.
AHA Voices Concerns Over Tax Reform Bill
After the Republicans passed their tax reform bill in the Senate over the weekend, the American Heart Association released a statement detailing their concerns about the legislation.
Wage Gap Remains Between Female and Male PAs Says AAPA
Female PAs are paid 89 cents for every dollar that men are paid, according to research conducted by the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Colon Cleansing Regimens in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Overview
A polyethylene glycol low-volume regimen is noninferior to a high-volume regimen for colon cleansing in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
APP Updates Recommendations for Pediatric Integrative Medicine
The updated guidelines outline common types of complementary medicines, provide educational resources, and more.
